FocuTime - Block Apps & Focus

Name: FocuTime - Block Apps & Focus
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Emad Bayramy

less screen time, more focus

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

2 Ratings
Age Rating

9+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Emad Bayramy
Language

EN
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Size

19
MB

**Willpower is overrated. Start a session, and FocuTime blocks Instagram, TikTok, and games- so you can focus without the temptation.** Stay focused. Block distractions. Get more done. FocuTime is a simple, powerful focus timer built on the Pomodoro technique. Work in short, intense sprints, take purposeful breaks, and keep distractions out so you can finish what matters. How it works Focus - Start a 25-minute sprint (or set your own). Short Break - Recharge for 5 minutes. Repeat - Complete four cycles. Long Break - Rest deeper and reset. Key features App Blocking: Automatically limit distracting apps during focus sessions. Live Activity & Dynamic Island: Track your timer from the Lock Screen, no app switching. Custom Timers: Set work and break lengths to fit your flow. One-Tap Start: Big, clear controls, just tap and focus. Progress & Streaks: See sessions, build momentum, and stay motivated. Advanced Stats (30-Day): Beautiful charts reveal trends and time well spent. iCloud Sync: Keep timers, stats, and settings in step across iPhone and iPad. Thoughtful Design: Clean UI, haptics, and Light/Dark Mode. What’s included Free: Pomodoro timer, custom durations, basic stats, streaks, Live Activity. Paid (Student / Pro / Lifetime): App Blocking. Pro / Lifetime: iCloud Sync + 30-day advanced stats. Why you’ll love it Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.focutime.app/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.focutime.app/privacy

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

out of 5

2 Ratings

Okay
Mar 27
fogartyb
Wish it wouldn’t allow you to take a break at any time in the app. That kind of defeats the purpose of not being able to force close the app to end the focus session prematurely. Other apps like Opal have this customization to where you can’t prematurely end the focus session.Also wish there was a whitelist vs blacklist, so that every app is blocked by default except for specified apps.And I wish there was customization of the session not freeing apps automatically until directed, thereby taking a longer break than normal, and also automatically ending a break and going back into focus mode so you also can’t take a longer break than normal.I do like the iCloud syncing, pomorodo timer ability, scheduling, and motivational messages on trying to open blocked apps though.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, seriously. Feedback this detailed is exactly what shapes where FocuTime goes next.The good news: your #1 request is already here. FocuTime 2.3 ships Strict Mode once your session starts, you can't end it early. No breaks on demand, no escape hatch unless there's a genuine emergency (there's an Emergency Override for that). Please update the app and give it a try I think it's exactly what you were looking for.You're absolutely right about the whitelist idea, and it's something I've been thinking about too. Right now the app is blacklist-only (you pick what to block), but a "block everything except..." mode would be far more powerful for deep focus. It's on my list no ETA yet, but it's a real priority.The break-locking idea is also genuinely great not being able to stretch a break beyond its time, and automatically returning to focus mode when it ends. That's a different kind of discipline than Strict Mode and I hadn't thought about it that way until reading your review. I'm adding it to the roadmap.I'm really glad the iCloud sync, scheduling, and the shield messages are landing well. Those took a lot of care to get right.If you have a moment after updating, I'd love to hear what you think of Strict Mode. And if you ever want to share ideas directly, I'm reachable at support@focutime.app.— Emad, FocuTime
Okay
Mar 27
fogartyb

Wish it wouldn’t allow you to take a break at any time in the app. That kind of defeats the purpose of not being able to force close the app to end the focus session prematurely. Other apps like Opal have this customization to where you can’t prematurely end the focus session.Also wish there was a whitelist vs blacklist, so that every app is blocked by default except for specified apps.And I wish there was customization of the session not freeing apps automatically until directed, thereby taking a longer break than normal, and also automatically ending a break and going back into focus mode so you also can’t take a longer break than normal.I do like the iCloud syncing, pomorodo timer ability, scheduling, and motivational messages on trying to open blocked apps though.
Developer Response Apr 3
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, seriously. Feedback this detailed is exactly what shapes where FocuTime goes next.The good news: your #1 request is already here. FocuTime 2.3 ships Strict Mode once your session starts, you can't end it early. No breaks on demand, no escape hatch unless there's a genuine emergency (there's an Emergency Override for that). Please update the app and give it a try I think it's exactly what you were looking for.You're absolutely right about the whitelist idea, and it's something I've been thinking about too. Right now the app is blacklist-only (you pick what to block), but a "block everything except..." mode would be far more powerful for deep focus. It's on my list no ETA yet, but it's a real priority.The break-locking idea is also genuinely great not being able to stretch a break beyond its time, and automatically returning to focus mode when it ends. That's a different kind of discipline than Strict Mode and I hadn't thought about it that way until reading your review. I'm adding it to the roadmap.I'm really glad the iCloud sync, scheduling, and the shield messages are landing well. Those took a lot of care to get right.If you have a moment after updating, I'd love to hear what you think of Strict Mode. And if you ever want to share ideas directly, I'm reachable at support@focutime.app.— Emad, FocuTime
Miracle for me
11/21/2025
Mehdi delnavazi
Realy helpful🤩

Developer Response
Glad you like it! Your feedback is really important for us 🤘🏻
Miracle for me
11/21/2025
Mehdi delnavazi

Realy helpful🤩
Developer Response 11/23/2025
Glad you like it! Your feedback is really important for us 🤘🏻

Your streak is showing now. This update makes the free experience way more rewarding, plus some important fixes behind the scenes: **Streaks, stats & achievements are now free** — see your progress without upgrading **Focus Music** — automatically plays your Apple Music playlist when a session starts and pauses during breaks **More reliable blocking** — fixed a crucial bug where blocked apps could become unblocked when reopening the app **Smarter schedules** — fixed schedules that could stay active after they should have ended **Live Activity polish** — Dynamic Island & Control Center now behave properly when a session is paused **New languages** — German, Italian, French, Swedish, and Chinese Go build that streak.

Version 3.1 Sep 13

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Supported Features
- VoiceOver
- Voice Control
- Larger Text
- Dark Interface
- Differentiate Without Color Alone
- Sufficient Contrast
- Reduced Motion
- Audio Descriptions

Information

Seller: Emad Bayramy
Size: 19 MB
Category: Productivity
Compatibility: Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
Languages: English and 5 more

English, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish
Age Rating: 9+

9+

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Health or Wellness Topics
In-App Purchases: Yes

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